Figurines Data

ID	579
Images
Grid Ref	SU7423
Project type	Unknown
County	Hampshire
Site	Petersfield
Site Type	Unknown
Location Type	Unknown
Context	Unknown
Context Quality	0
Object Period	0
Material	Bronze
Location	British Museum
Ref No	1889, 0706.80
M/F	Male
Age	Child
Form	Figurine
Type	Composite
Name	Cupid on a horse
Bearded	No
Clothed	No
Drapery	No
Condition	Worn; horse legs truncated
Classical	0
Quality	Stylised 2
Photo	Yes
Illustration	No
Height	44.00
Length	59.00
References	Green 1976, 196 [Link to Bibliography]
Description	Unusual piece, simple depiction. Small naked male riding a horse without a saddle. He holds onto the mane. The face of the rider is worn and essentially no features are visible. Slightly more detail is visible on the horse as the eyes, ears and mouth are depicted. The tip of the long tail is attached to the left rear hoof.